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Per capita 15+ alcohol consumption down 5.1 percent in 2025 (4 June 2026)
In the Netherlands the recorded alcohol consumption per resident aged 15 and over fell 5.1 percent last year compared to 2024, according to the Dutch Institute for Alcohol Policy STAP. More >>
New requirements for wine labelling (26 May 2026)
Since December 8, 2023, new rules for wine labelling have applied under Regulation (EU) 2021/2117. On March 18, 2026, these rules were tightened by Regulation (EU) 2026/471 with additional provisions regarding QR codes. The new labelling requirements for dealcoholized wines apply from 19 September 2027. More >>
Stëlz promotes alcoholic product as ‘the new hard lemonade’ (12 May 2026)
Dutch health organizations have filed a formal complaint with the Advertising Code Committee regarding an advertising campaign by the alcohol brand Stëlz. Stëlz is made of sparkling water, a hint of lime, raspberry or grapefruit and 4.5% ABV. It is a Dutch product in which beer brewer Heineken holds a minority stake. More >>
Cabinet proposes indexation of alcohol excise duties (20 April 2026)
Dutch Cabinet is allocating €627 million to mitigate the rising energy prices for citizens, entrepreneurs, fishermen, and farmers. Taxes will also be reduced by €340 million. This will be largely financed by raising other taxes, such as excise duties on alcohol. More >>
Drinking alcohol at a young age increases the risk of using drugs (18 March 2026)
There are parents who believe that allowing their children to use alcohol prevents them from trying drugs. Addiction care institution Novadic-Kentron hopes to put an end to this notion by spreading a video message about the results of the so-called SKIP study. More >>
State Secretary submits a legislative proposal to amend the Alcohol Act (19 January 2026)
State Secretary Judith Tielen of Youth, Prevention and Sport submitted to Parliament a bill that amendments the Alcohol Act. More >>

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